Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Libreville
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2021
Abstract
In November 2020, judicial police agents were informed that an individual was in possession of ivory tusks that he intended to sell. An investigation was opened that led to the arrest of MOUKAGNA PANGO Emerson Necker found in possession of six ivory tusks cut into 13 pieces of 10 kgs while he was in a hotel room, the place of the transaction. During his interrogation, he first declared that the tusks belonged to a traditional doctor before admitting that they belonged to his late father and that he found them under his bed after his death; and that one of his contact called him to buy them.
Language of document
French
Reference number
Decision No 041/2020-2021
Charges
Possession of ivory tusks, transport and attempt to trade in trophies of a fully protected specie.
Species
Transnational
No
Decision
MOUKAGNA PANGO Emerson Necker was found not guilty of transport of ivory tusks and guilty of possession and attempt to trade in trophies of a fully protected specie.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Imprisonment: twenty four months including twelve suspended; Fines: XAF 4,000,000 (four million) including XAF 3,000,000 (three million) suspended; Civil damages: XAF 1,000,000 (one million); The accused was sentenced to pay the costs; The court ordered the sealed products to be made available to the competent administration.
Legislation cited
Decree No 163/PR/MEF setting the conditions for the possession, transport and trade in wild animal species, trophies and hunting products